BLAND, Gilbert Machell (1889-1958) Kendal 1910; DL Harlesden (BRENT) 1913; CL Newton in Makerfield (ST HELENS) 1920; DL Chelsea (KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA) 1923; CL Lancaster 1924-1954 Very much a community librarian he laid special emphasis on building up the local collections. His several honorary secretaryships included that of the Historical Society of Lancashire and Cheshire.
Kendal 1910; DL Harlesden (BRENT) 1913; CL Newton in Makerfield (ST HELENS) 1920; DL Chelsea (KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA) 1923; CL Lancaster 1924-1954
Very much a community librarian he laid special emphasis on building up the local collections. His several honorary secretaryships included that of the Historical Society of Lancashire and Cheshire.